Sr Satellite Mechanical Test Lead Engineer

General Atomics; Colorado; On-site; USD 105,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in high-technology systems is seeking a Senior Satellite Mechanical Test Lead Engineer in Centennial, CO. The successful candidate will be responsible for satellite mechanical testing, overseeing system and component verification, and driving innovative testing solutions. Candidates with extensive experience in spacecraft testing and relevant engineering degrees are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering.
• Experience in spacecraft testing and test requirements is essential.
• Active and current TS/SCI clearance required/desired.

Responsibilities

• Develop and promote satellite and subsystem test flows.
• Own cross-program standardization of mechanical testing.
• Implement and support quality management in program execution.

Skills

Spacecraft testing

Test automation

AI data analysis

Education

Bachelors degree in engineering

Masters degree or PhD in engineering

Tools

Epsilon 3

Job description

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

Whether a specific satellite for a specific mission or a constellation of interconnected spacecraft, the GA-EMS Space Systems team is re-defining how customers can access the possibilities of space. GA-EMS offers modular and scalable satellite platforms backed with a history of operational flight experience to support defense, civil, commercial, and academic mission requirements.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Satellite Mechanical Test Lead Engineer (Assembly, Integration and Test) working on satellite systems to join our team located in Centennial, CO. The tests that the individual will be required to support range from engineering research trials, production and factory acceptance tests, system and component level requirements verification tests combined with operational tests, lifecycle tests, environmental and electromagnetic tests. The role has a focus on mechanical testing, which in includes environmental, propulsion, deployments, structural, dynamic, guidance, navigation and controls testing.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Satellite system and subsystem test configuration, procedure development, SME coordination, test conduction, anomaly resolution and report generation.
• Develop and promote satellite and subsystem test flows that include the introduction of new concepts and approaches.
• Design and implement test fixtures, including test plans for both subsystem and system level environments
• Test and troubleshoot complex mechanical systems from the component level to the system functionality level.
• Solve hardware/software interface problems, define input/output parameters, and ensure integration of the entire system or subsystem.
• Own cross-program standardization of mechanical testing, including thermal cycling, TVAC, vibe, shock, deployments, propulsion performance, and structural testing
• Liaise with all levels of program and engineering staff on design, integration and test matters and support other teams/disciplines as necessary.
• Addresses complex and difficult technical issues requiring novel and highly creative approaches drawing on advanced concepts.
• May assume technical and engineering responsibility of the success of an identifiable project.
• Implement and support quality management in the execution of a program.
• Apply technical knowledge to determine and set technical objectives to analyze, investigate and resolve advanced engineering problems; including future applications, and engineering developments.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications:

• Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; nine or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, seven or more years of experience with a masters degree, or four or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Experience in spacecraft testing and test requirements is essential.
• Experience using and executing testing with Epsilon 3
• Familiarity with satellite mechanical subsystems: structures, mechanisms, dynamics, thermal, propulsion, fluids, guidance, navigation, and controls.
• Experience in test automation, AI driven procedures and AI data analysis.
• Familiarity with data analysis manipulation in spreadsheets, and extraction and documentation of test data from lab test equipment.
• Experience with assembly and test of spacecraft hardware and electronics is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with environmental testing such as MIL-STD-810. Space environmental testing a plus.
• Complete understanding of clean room facilities, compliance and safe working practices.
• Detailed and extensive technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice with all aspects of the satellite system life cycle.
• Demonstrated experience in organization, planning and technical leadership, including risk identification, assessment and mitigation.
• Demonstrated experience with and understanding of AS9100 Quality Management
• Experience with satellite subsystem and system level testing.
• Experience in mechanical test equipment design and maintenance
• Launch base operations experience.
• Active and current TS/SCI clearance required/desired.

Salary:$105,890 - $189,545